Firearm Legislation and Safety

Question 1 of 6

1. Question

Mark in the correct order (1-5) the procedure for negotiating a fence with a rifle with your hunting partner. (Click, hold and shift the answer into the selected position)

Unload both rifles. Check they are safe.
The first person climbs through the fence without the rifles. Person two holds both rifles.
Pass the rifles through the fence so that the barrel is pointing away from both hunters and guides.
The second person climbs through the fence. First person holds both rifles.
If necessary reload and continue stalk.

Question 2 of 6

2. Question

What is the purpose of a choke in a shotgun?

Reduce the amount of barrel fouling.
Reduce the amount of smoke exiting the barrel.
To regulate the shot pattern.

Question 3 of 6

3. Question

If someone handed you a firearm, what would you do? Mark in correct order (1-3).

Point the firearm in a safe direction.
Open the action and check if there are any rounds in the magazine.
Check whether there is a round in the chamber.

Question 4 of 6

4. Question

The safety on a firearm is an infallible mechanical item. That is, it can be depended upon to prevent the firearm from discharging.

True, a safety cannot fail.
False, a safety is a mechanical device which can fail.

Question 5 of 6

5. Question

You may only be in possession of ammunition that is capable of being fired in your licenced firearm. (True / False)

False.
True.

Question 6 of 6

6. Question

A minor incident resulting in injury caused by a firearm does not have to be reported to the South African Police Services.

True.
False.

Firearm Legislation and Safety